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Saken Family History

Saken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aken, Sagen, Saker, Eaken, Haken, Sayen, Salen, Sayer, Baker, Hagen

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Where is the Saken family from?

You can see how Saken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Saken families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Saken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Saken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Saken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Saken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Saken. For the veterans among your Saken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Saken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saken in 1965 was 74, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saken ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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